Control Room Operator (Multi Plant)

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

68d•$51 - $54

About The Position

The starting pay rate for this position is $51.05 followed by an increase to $53.60 after completing probation (six months). This job is eligible for relocation assistance to the Colorado Springs area. Do you have control room experience in an electric power generating plant? Do you have a passion for optimizing plant operations and troubleshooting equipment problems? Do you enjoy working alongside other Control Room Operators (CRO) and Plant System Operators (PSO)? If so, this is the opportunity for you! As a Control Room Operator, you'll monitor and operate distributed control systems and related computer systems to perform start-ups and shutdowns of plants and supporting equipment. You'll also be a lockout/tagout system expert with the ability to execute all LOTO program functions. Furthermore, you'll have the opportunity to learn, train, and guide PSO Apprentices, PSOs, CROs, and Step-Up CROs in operating plant assets across multiple plants. What Else Will You be Doing?

Requirements

Experience working in an electric power generating plant
Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required - this job requires operating Colorado Springs Utilities vehicles as an essential job function

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Plant System Operator Apprenticeship program is valued
Thermal electric generating processes
Boiler and turbine/generator operating procedures
Plant emergency and safety procedures
Environmental guidelines
Electric distribution systems
Operation of combustion control systems
Monitoring and changing of boiler fuels
Troubleshooting plant processes
Synchronizing generators
Operation of circuit breakers
Monitoring and adjusting plant chemistry
Managing of stress during abnormal plant conditions
Reading and understanding technical manuals as well as mechanical and electrical drawings

Responsibilities

Monitoring and recording operating data from boilers, turbines, generators, switchboards, transmission lines, and auxiliary equipment
Interpreting operating data and adjusting electronic and/or pneumatic control devices to start or stop boiler pump feeds, condensate, cooling water and fuel oil pumps, chemical feeders, compressors, cooling fans, and additional plant operating equipment
Coordinating activities during plant shutdown and start-up procedures
Identifying operating malfunctions, troubleshooting problems, and initiating work orders
Adjusting combustion controls and monitoring environmental recorders to minimize plant emissions
Contacting other system operations centers for readings and instructions regarding load requirements
Performing tests and checks on unit protective devices to ensure reliability
Responding to alarm situations, determining the nature of the problem, and taking appropriate action
Following plant equipment operating procedures, environmental guidelines, and safety procedures

Benefits

Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave –3 days per year
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness